Job Description
The Role
• Project manage full lifecycle of Small Format Projects: Project Initiation, Design, Tendering, Pre-Construction, and Construction/installation & Handover.
• To deliver efficient, effective & quality projects on time and to budget.
• Ensure that legislative, H&S and JCDecaux standards are fully met during both design and delivery.
• Represent the Projects team at senior level meetings with key business stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice to the business on product and project needs.
What You'll be Doing
* To manage the whole project life cycle for the development and delivery of small format advertising products in alignment with Company and Client’s, Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
Start Up
* Liaising with Business Development Partners with initial enquires for new products/projects.
* Working with the local Technical team and JCDecaux Corp to confirm product design, choice and suitability
* Understand the restrictions of different environments - Rail, Street Furniture, Malls, etc.
* Review and approve Project Initiation Documentation including budget estimates.
* Produce preliminary Scope of work packages – Power/ Data/Foundation Design etc.
* Liaise with other departments to ensure all aspects of product and installation are covered (H&S, Development, IT & Operations).
* Tender process (produce and contribute towards project tenders, ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation).
* Challenge costs/tenders to achieve best value through efficient and effective design and delivery.
* Tender review and contractor selection.
* Ensure suitability of payment plans & contract terms to minimise business exposure.
* Review Capex prior to being presented for final Director and CEO approval.
Delivery Management (Construction Phase)
* Manage and oversee preliminary works by directly appointed and/or 3rd party sub-contractors ensuring works meet the design specification to required standards and scope.
* Produce & review roll out programmes, scope of works and methodology.
* Managing landlord/Local Authority expectations during pre-installation and installation phases of work ensuring relationships are maintained at all times.
* Ensure works are undertaken & notified in line with CDM regulations (where applicable).
* Manage all aspects of the build including H&S, CPPs, CDM compliance, contractor performance and ensuring satisfaction of stakeholders.
* Provide regular updates and progress reports to internal Business Partners, Directors and other appointed stakeholders.
* Ensure contractors perform their contractual & project duties.
* Be confident and clear in risk / variation escalation.
Construction Site Health & Safety Duties
* Drive and define standards in health and safety, quality and process.
* To review Construction Phase Plans and RAMS for compliance to specification and methodology. Forward to H&S for approval and manage the process until fully approved.
* Trouble shoot construction issues, providing assistance to SF Project Managers.
* Ensure contractor H&S resources meet company, project and legislative requirements.
* Conduct construction site inspections.
* Ensure all contractors are regularly inspected and audited for compliance with Company policies and to ensure best value is delivered at all times.
* Ensure contractors undertake accident investigations and adhere to the reporting procedures under RIDDOR.
* Motivate suppliers to create an environment that organically generates a high focus on quality, cost, program, HS&E awareness whilst also understanding risk.
* Liaise with Operations supervisors/managers to improve overall H&S efficiency and ensure all operational practices comply with current health & safety regulations.
Handover to Operations & Project Closure
* Compile, manage completion and acceptance of the H&S file in line with CDM regulations (Where applicable)
* Ensure all Technical and applicable Project Documentation is communicated to relevant operational teams
* Manage approval and handover to operations.
* Live service acceptance – Digital Service and Digital Performance.
* Bring Project to close on time and publish lessons learnt.
* GENERAL DUTIES
Relationship Management
* Develop relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders.
* Assist in identifying opportunities for cost reduction through design, installation methods, materials and volume discounts and with any ad-hoc projects.
* Attend regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken.
* Conduct regular performance reviews with all contractors.
Finance & Stock
* Negotiate with contractors on best price.
* Agree payment schedules for projects in line with Company policy.
* Place orders for external supplier works
* Review Stock Bill Of Materials and ensure timely delivery of stock for installations
* Manage project variations, track & control costs.
* Receipt all purchase orders in line with Finance deadlines.
* Have an eye for figures, appreciate cost control and budgets.
* Projects typically range in value from £50k to £2m.
Capabilities
* Professional and strong communicator - both written and spoken.
* Good presentation skills.
* Innovative and self-motivated; good time-management.
* Investigative and analytical skills
* A flexible approach.
* A clean current full driving licence.
Qualifications
* Degree in Project Management, Engineering or Construction.
* Proven project & contractor management.
* Product Development
* Process agreeable - Understand the value of process & how it benefits all.
* Strong awareness of safety and quality principles.
* An understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.
* Fully conversant with Microsoft Office.
* Conversant with H&S Management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment.
* Qualified in occupational health and safety to IOSH and/ or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent an advantage.
Desirable
* PRINCE2 foundation or practitioner.
* Experience with MS Project.
* Multi-site project management experience.
* A knowledge of Local authority and highways working
* Previous experience in the Railway environment an advantage.
A little about you
* We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience.
* We are One Team, more than just ourselves.
* We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers’ problems.
* We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.
* We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.
* It’s really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us.
* Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves.
* We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity,
About our recruitment process….
* You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’re you’d be a great addition to the JCD family. You send in your application to let us know you’re interested. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call. You’ll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we’ll get to know each other. You’ll begin your journey with us, were excited to support and develop you throughout you career.